The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 24,700

€ 38,700

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 6.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 250
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.9 in
103.1
167.6
107.4
174
167.6 in
Length
174 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 250
2853 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
14.01 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 250
AU
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*DPC*
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 250
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
94.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft